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Borne
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Carried or transported by
Example: It is an insect-borne disease. |
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Resistant
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Offering resistance to something or someone
Example: He was resistant when they asked him to do it. |
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Frightening
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Making someone afraid or anxious; terrifying
Example: It was a frightening situation. |
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Prevalent
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1. Widespread in a particular area at a particular time
2. Predominant; powerful Example: The practice is prevalent in today's society. |
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Chronic
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1. (of an illness) Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring
2. (of a person) Having such an illness 3. (of a problem) Long-lasting and difficult to eradicate 4. (of a person) Having a particular bad habit Example: He had a chronic bronchitis. |
